They’ve burned the Rover and built their own studio — three albums deep, Yard Act aren’t resting on their laurels. Now returning from LA with a new record in tow, James Smith and Ryan Needham talk to DIY about self-awareness, finding their sound, and just why we all need a little music right now.
Gatecrashing the South London quartet’s raucous weekend at The Great Escape, an impassioned alt-rock unit can be found finding their feet.
12th June 2026, 1:00pm
After a series of high profile support slots and live shows around the effervescent pop of last LP ‘The Good Witch’, Maisie Peters found herself ready for a gear change. With her third album ‘Florescence’, she’s dug a little deeper and found contentment in the more intimate moments of life.
3rd June 2026, 4:00pm
Since a post-pandemic outing to Dalston Superstore’s dancefloor, KuleeAngee have been carving out a sound fuelled by rave euphoria, DIY experimentation and a refusal to be boxed in by genre.
2nd June 2026
Infusing punchy, earnest folk-rock with hard-hitting introspection, Heidi Curtis’ debut EP ‘Hollow Heart’ is the culmination of 20 years of graft, grief, and gratitude.
1st June 2026
Eight years on from the release of their last album, Bingley band Marmozets are finally back for a second round. Ahead of their new LP ‘CO.WAR.DICE’, frontwoman Becca Bottomley reflects on their journey back to the band, this new era, and their next new arrival (which isn’t just the record).
28th May 2026
Sudanese-American singer Dua Saleh on their romantic-apocalyptic trilogy, working with Bon Iver, and finding hope in the darkness.
27th May 2026
Almost 20 years on from the release of her debut EP, Swedish pop auteur Lykke Li is as bold as ever. With the the release of her sixth full-length ‘The Afterparty’, she’s fuelled by an intense love of songwriting, a carnal desire for creativity, and a dose of insomnia for good measure.
26th May 2026
With his boundary-breaking third album ‘REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE’, Genesis Owusu is calling for solidarity and community in the face of societal collapse.
24th May 2026
Whether as a producer, Vampire Weekend member, or artist in his own right, Rostam has been the man behind some of America’s greatest modern indie successes; now, with third solo album ‘American Stories’, he’s attempting to find his own place in the world.
20th May 2026
Our rundown of the new music bonanza’s biggest moments and standout acts.
20th May 2026
After coming to life in somewhat of a fever dream, My New Band Believe — the new project from former black midi bassist Cameron Picton — is as intriguing and far-reaching as its name would suggest.
19th May 2026
One of their generation’s greatest indie success stories, with latest album ‘The Clearing’ Wolf Alice have well and truly conquered the big leagues while always staying true to their roots. Returning to North London this summer for the fullest of full-circle moments, the band are rounding out their victory lap the only place possible — with a hometown turn at Finsbury Park playing their biggest ever headline show.
18th May 2026
Born out of lockdown mundanity and deep roots in the South London scene, Y’s brand of ‘80s inflected dance-punk is intoxicating and enthralling.
15th May 2026
From pioneering the Irish drill scene to supporting Dave and collaborating with Fred again.., Dundalk’s new favourite son, Reggie, is poised for the big time.
6th May 2026
Ahead of their long-time-coming debut album as The Itch, Georgia Hardy and Simon Tyrie sat down to discuss doing it their way or no way when it came to creating their dance-punk megamix, ‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’.
29th April 2026
Taking cues from the familiar while finding her own distinct voice, Violet Grohl’s ‘Be Sweet To Me’ is a debut that establishes the young artist as far more than her surname alone.
28th April 2026
Presented with unfettered creative freedom for the first time since her career began, Julia Cumming set about discovering just who she was — as an artist, and as a person — beyond Sunflower Bean. Her self-titled debut solo outing, ‘Julia’, is the freewheeling result.
27th April 2026
On his new album ‘Distracted’, Thundercat — the acclaimed bassist, sought-after collaborator, and cultural iconoclast — is joined by Tame Impala, Mac Miller and A$AP Rocky as he takes on the social media age. It’s a complicated portrait of an artist facing up to a strange time in his life — and an even stranger time in the world at large.
23rd April 2026
Born out of Chicago’s tight-knit DIY scene, on second LP ‘Something Worth Waiting For’ Friko have stopped reaching for the stars and found fulfilment in the small things.
22nd April 2026
Having just released her debut album after various false starts, Gretel’s Maddy Haenlein talks self-knowledge, artistic integrity, and the importance of always honouring your inner teenager.
21st April 2026
Having hit pause on making music until she’d properly found her voice, with debut album ‘Little Miss Sunshine’, Eaves Wilder is learning to follow her instincts.
20th April 2026
After two years away and a series of behind-the-scenes changes, Essex songwriter Chrissi is back to bring us to our knees with a debut album that’s equal parts joyful, vulnerable and timeless.
17th April 2026
Having spent the time since their debut sharing everything from tour vans and bar rounds to break-ups and dance floors, Lime Garden have distilled the irresistible alchemy of their best mates/band dynamic into new LP ‘Maybe Not Tonight’ — a riotous ode to the glorious chaos of a good night out.
16th April 2026
Having bowed out of the industry circus just as his hype was reaching its peak, Wesley Joseph is now ready to unveil ‘Forever Ends Someday’ — a carefully-crafted debut album that’s rooted in Walsall, but aims beyond any boundary.
15th April 2026
Inspired by Californian vistas and the new horizons of parenthood, Alt‑J’s Joe Newman is back with ‘The Canyon’ — a debut solo outing that sees him swap South London for the City of Angels.
14th April 2026
As they sailed into middle age, American Football braced against their choppiest waters yet. Here, the Midwest emo forefathers share how they confronted divorce, addiction and creative differences to make their rawest album to date.
13th April 2026
Featuring Yard Act, Death Cab For Cutie, Graham Coxon, Maisie Peters and more.